City tycoon and 2027 Nairobi Governor hopeful Agnes Kagure has once again criticized Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja regarding his administration’s management of county workers and public funds.
In a post on her official and verified Facebook account on Thursday, August 7, 2025, Kagure expressed her concern that Nairobi’s dedicated county workers were being forced to strike in order to get the attention of city leadership over months of unpaid salaries and unremitted statutory deductions. She described this situation as “heartbreaking.”
City Hall staff staging protests outside the Nairobi County Government headquarters. Photo: Standard Digital Source: Facebook
“It’s heartbreaking that our diligent county workers have to go on strike to get the attention of Nairobi’s leadership regarding several months of salary arrears and statutory deductions that haven’t been remitted despite being deducted,” Kagure wrote.
She continued by criticizing the priorities of Sakaja’s administration, accusing it of misplaced budgeting and financial indiscipline while families of unpaid workers struggle to make ends meet.
“The fact that Nairobi County still tops the list of lavish spenders while the families of staff go without food further illustrates the incompetence and mixed-up priorities of the current leadership. It highlights the urgent need for leadership with proven managerial experience, and above all, one that is responsible,” Kagure added.
A section of City Hall workers protesting outside the City Hall. Photo: Standard Digital Source: Facebook
Her remarks come just as The Standard Digital reported on Thursday that numerous Nairobi City County workers from various departments had camped outside Governor Sakaja’s office for the second consecutive day, demanding their three months of unpaid salary and delayed statutory health allowance (SHA) remittances.
The report, supported by photographs by Benard Orwongo, revealed that the workers vowed not to resume their duties until their salaries and deductions were fully settled by City Hall.
Agnes Kagure, a prominent advocate for governance and worker rights, has intensified her criticism of City Hall’s operations in recent months as she aims for the top county seat in the upcoming 2027 elections.
Her latest comments highlight the growing public frustration with the management of Kenya’s capital, raising concerns about accountability and the prioritization of public service delivery.
